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Next steps unclear after Indonesia’s pledge to stop clearing forests for rice fields

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Indonesian court hears ‘negligence’ complaint against state over fires, haze

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Micron workers at Taiwan plant vote to strike over bonuses

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US-Australia hypersonic push no silver bullet against China

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Myanmar leader lands in Malaysia for migrant return talks

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Japan raids beer giants over alleged price cartel

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Pacific's new climate fund gets $15 million boost but remains far below target

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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Malaysia; repatriation among key issues

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Indian central bank hikes rates for first time since 2023

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Constitutional Court rejects bid to disqualify Indonesian V-P Gibran over high school credentials

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South Korea launches 'K-brand' scheme to fight counterfeits

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Malaysia’s former PM Najib notified of house arrest rules; details to be released soon

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Four Indonesian seamen return home after Somali pirate ordeal

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South Korea launches ‘K-brand’ authentication scheme to fight counterfeits

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Trump finds it’s funny to joke about Iran bombing California

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China says it’s talking to Russia on suspected plague case

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Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader set for Malaysian red carpet

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China plans late entry into WHO leadership race, sources say

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Melaka to head to the polls on Nov 14 in another test of shifting political alliances in Malaysia

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Australia’s top court backs grassroots group in landmark climate case on coal mine

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Malaysia sets Nov 14 for Melaka state election in new test for PM Anwar

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Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devices

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South Korea weighs cuts to military exemptions for athletes, artists following Asian Games controversy

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US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan's Okinawa after murder case

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When Asia’s central banks turn bond vigilante on Trump

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Japanese city accused of inflating census as country's population shrinks

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Busan’s celebrity shark gets no break from late-night crowds

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Indonesia's Constitutional Court dismisses petition to disqualify VP Gibran over education credentials

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Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men

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Decoding Japan PM Takaichi’s ‘important neighbour’ message to China - what it means for ties

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South Korean megachurches probe suspected AI-linked cyberattacks

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2 South Korean megachurches probe suspected AI-linked cyberattacks

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S’porean pilot among 13 nabbed over 521kg meth seizure from private jet in Laos

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US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan’s Okinawa after murder case

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Singaporean among 3 women with breathing difficulties after JB City Square carpark fire

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Stranded shark draws a million visitors in South Korea, boosts retail

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North Korea's Kim pledges 'invariable support' in Putin birthday letter

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Pacific nations insist world must increase efforts to meet global warming limit

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Thai police inspect care centre after patient claims assault, confinement

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Australia probes app used in cheap smart glasses over privacy fears

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A beautiful Himalayan bird is changing its voice due to human activity, research shows

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How China deploys wartime history against Japan

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Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo

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‘They did actually feel real’: When a dating app uses AI personas but advertises itself as fully human

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Commentary: As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be inundated by more deadly floods

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North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia

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North Korea criticises US support for Taiwan, pledges backing for Russia

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Marcos makes 5th Singapore visit with investments, nuclear energy on agenda

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